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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.42, 22,315.68 and 8,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.42, 22,315.68 and 8,305.32 is: 12,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.42 : 22,315.68 = 8,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.42/22,315.68 = 8,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.42x = 22,315.68 × 8,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.42x = 185,338,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,338,863.42/14,874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.24

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